Hello loyal readers!
Another year has come and gone, and what a year it’s been! We’ve so enjoyed bringing craft posts, author interviews, and writing challenges that we hope have been helpful and motivating as you continue on your writing journey. Your dedication to writing romance inspires us, so give yourself a pat on the back for all you’ve done this year–and remember that the New Year brings with it the chance to keep telling the stories you love!
We want to thank you for reading the blog, sharing our content, and engaging with us in the comments. We’re taking a temporary break, and the blog will be closed through the rest of the holiday season. But don’t worry, we’ll be back in January, and we hope you will, too.
We sincerely wish you a peaceful, safe, and joyful holiday!
–Patience, Deirdre, Katie, Connolly & Sara
In the meantime, we invite you to brighten your holiday with these festive romances, available now from Harlequin! Check out these titles and many more at Harlequin.com.
6 replies on “Happy Holidays from SYTYCW!”
Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year’s too. Y’all a great team and I’ve enjoyed working with you this year and participating in the Blitzes and other activities. Thank you! Enjoy your time off, ladies! 🙂
Enjoy the holiday! Thank you so much for all the wonderful writing ✍️ challenges, my favourite, and good writing advice we always get! I’m so looking forward to the New Year and all the new opportunities!
New year for a new SYTYCW contest. Perhaps? Hint hint
Happy holidays to all of you. Thank you for the great blog and interesting challenges this past year. I look forward to what you have in store in the coming year.
Hello,
Is it a bad sign when Harlequin has kept your submission for over the 14 weeks? I realize the editors are busy, and I didn’t want to inquiry and pressure them. But is it good or bad if your work is kept for a long time? Thank you.
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I spent the entire shutdown working. Had no time to wind down. I didn’t see my son much when school shutdown. My one co worker was told to stay home for 3 weeks so I picked up her hours. This year has been really crappy.
Ugh, Janell. Here’s hoping the rest of your summer is better.
Thanks for the info, Carol! Everyone is different in how they deal with the shutdown! I stay at home all the time since I don’t work so I haven’t been too effected but my shopping and errands sure have been effected!
Valri, I’ve been doing most of my shopping online. My local Target is still low on some items – mostly cleaning supplies. Grocery store is pretty much back to normal. Most of the dining in our town is outdoor. I can’t imagine have school-age kids!
Wow–getting your creative process on track must have been daunting–especially with “extra-large dog” glad to have you home. You don’t like coffee–I love coffee and have enjoyed my fortifying 2 cups in the morning even more than usual! How as COVID affected your story lines and characterizations? Best Wishes for all releases!
Interesting question, Virginia. You’ll have to tell me if the tone of my “COVID” books changed any! LOL
Life has changed so much! My dad passed Feb 2. The assisted living facility my folks were at went into hardcore lockdown the beginning of March. Mom couldn’t leave her apartment for 4 months! She was on the third floor, Will be 89 in two months & doesn’t use the phone. My husband and I remodeled the lower level completely and moved her in with us July 1. What a life change and difficult transition for the 3 of us! But we’re working thru it!